Jaspher Ngare Ogato v Bright Lights Girls High School [2018] KEELRC 2499 (KLR)

Facts

The Claimant, Jaspher Ngare Ogato, was employed as a Teacher/Laboratory Technician in Charge by Bright Lights Girls High School. The Respondent terminated the Claimant's employment on 5 November 2015 without providing a reason. The Claimant sought compensation for unfair termination, salary in lieu of notice, public holiday's allowance, leave allowance, and severance pay.

Issues

1. Unfair termination
2. Salary in lieu of notice
3. Public holiday's allowance
4. Leave allowance
5. Severance pay

Reasoning

The Court held that the Respondent failed to comply with statutory requirements before terminating the Claimant's contract and did not provide a valid and fair reason for the termination.

Outcome

The Claimant is awarded 1 month pay in lieu of notice, severance pay, and compensation.

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